Protecting Our Privates Naturally with WAMA Hemp Underwear & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #240
Recently, I have increased my focus on finding and supporting sustainable and ethical brands not only for the sake of our earth and environment but also for my own personal health. When we talk about sustainability and ethics in the production of fabrics and apparel, the emphasis is on the business practices and sourcing of products involved in the manufacture and sale of clothing goods. However, we seem to forget that everything we put in, on, and around our bodies effects our physical and overall health as well. Natural fabrics and fibers are not only better for the environment but they are better for our bodies, too.
I am always on the search for the perfect underwear. Maybe I am too particular about my panties, but I demand comfort, support, breathability, ease of laundering, and some level of cuteness. As a woman who has been prone to frequent yeast infections for most of my adult life, I also am very strict about the types of fabrics that get placed snuggly up against my vagina. While silk, satin, and lace panties make me feel wonderfully sexy, they are not my daily choice of underwear because they simply are not healthy for my body for long term wear. They do not absorb and pull moisture away from my body to prevent infections in the same way that natural fibers like cotton and hemp do. Even the dainty pretty panties with the crotches lined in cotton are not great for keeping my lady parts dry because those other fabrics are still pressed tightly against my body.
When WAMA Underwear reached out to see if I was interested in reviewing their hemp underwear, I was more than happy to give them a try. With a mission to produce the best hemp underwear in the world, WAMA has partnered with small family run organic hemp farms in China, the world’s leader in hemp textiles. They only partner with factories that provide their employees with fair wages and quality working environments. The WAMA Supplier Code of Conduct states,
“Here at WAMA, we are committed to the best practices that support our people, the environment, and our growing community. We therefore take responsibility for creating a positive impact on our world through safe and fair labor practices, eco-friendly initiatives, and respect for community values.”
“Hemp fabric is naturally anti-bacterial, with anti-odor properties. Super comfortable, breathable and gets softer with every wash. Hemp is also organic, eco-friendly and can help save the planet.”
For more information on the benefits of hemp underwear, visit the WAMA Blog. They have all sorts of interesting articles on topics like how to treat vagina sweat to getting deodorant stains out of your bras to camping and yoga essentials as well as healthy reasons to drink hemp tea. You can also follow WAMA Underwear on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
A company committed to ethical and sustainability practices while on a mission to create the best and healthiest products for the consumer is a company that I will gladly represent. And I figured my husband would back me up on that…especially if I secretly committed him to this collaboration by adding a pair of men’s boxers to the mix!
After wearing my new hemp underwear, I am happy to say that they are super soft and comfortable, very lightweight and breathable. And they get even softer after multiple washes. The fabric is a blend of hemp and organic cotton with a tiny bit of spandex for a perfectly snug fit. There is nothing worse than your underwear slipping down underneath your clothes!
For Jeff, I ordered the men’s Trunks Underwear in WAMA green. I ordered his usual size large and he said that they started out feeling a little snug but loosened throughout the day. He did report that his new hemp boxers are just as comfortable as any other boxers he has ever worn. That’s the most detailed review you will get from him, I think! He does like the WAMA green a lot though and so do I!
For me, I ordered the Hemp Bikini and the Boy Shorts Underwear both in WAMA green. When I checked the size chart for the underwear, my waist measurement put me in a size 2XL and my hip measurement is a size Medium. So I settled in between at a Large and they fit perfectly. I also ordered the Racerback Bralette in black because the green was not available at the time I ordered. I went for the size Large in the bralette as well but I probably would be better off in the X-Large.
WAMA offers a variety of different styles of both men’s and women’s hemp underwear ranging in sizes XS to 4XL with 7 different earthy colors to choose from. If you are looking for the best organic underwear to protect your privates, why not try WAMA? Use code Shelbee10 at checkout for an additional 10% off you order. I have just become a WAMA affiliate as well so any purchases you make using my discount code will generate a small commission to me without any extra charge to you. There is no better time than the present to make your private parts happy!
“You can tell a lot about a person from his underwear.”
Rachel Bilson
Do you have a preference in underwear? What are you go-to styles for under things?
Featured Favorites
Reader Favorite (Most Clicked)
Kathrine of Kathrine Eldridge Wardrobe Specialist shared her post, My Epic Fail Transitional Outfit, but I really like the outfit and it got the most clicks so it can’t be an epic fail! But really, I do appreciate seeing outfits that are not always perfect because that is real life, my friends! Great post, Kathrine.
Fashion Favorites
Anne of Spy Girl shared her post, 80’s Vibe, and I love every freaking thing about this outfit and this post. It just made me smile until my face hurt. And that, my friends, is the sign of amazing outfit! When you can make other people smile until their faces hurt.
Another smile until my face hurt outfit this week is to brought to us by Sheila of Ephemera in her post, Long Weekend Wrap-Up: Party and Art Projects x 2: That Outrageous Eye Dress and Snake Jacket Part III. Seriously though, you are smiling right? You can’t help it!
Non-Fashion Favorite
Lauren of Lauren Sparks shared her post, Let’s Talk About Mental Health, featuring a few helpful resources in the area of mental health awareness. You all know that I struggle with Bipolar Disorder and use this platform as a means to share my story in the hopes that it can help others. So whenever I see blogger friends sharing that same passion for spreading awareness, I must applaud them. Thank you, Lauren, for doing your part to eliminate the stigma that still exists around mental illness.
Before I sign off, I have to send a huge thank you out to our BFF Adam for letting us stage his living room and for playing photographer for us! He did a marvelous job!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Joining these Fabulous Link Parties.
Outfit Details: Underwear, Bralette, and Boxers-c/o WAMA Underwear / Kimono-Target / Earrings-Michal Golan / Necklace-Happiness Boutique
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
60 Comments
Suzy
You guys look so cool in these photos, Shelbee! I doubt I would get Michael on the blog in his undies lol! You certainly looked like you had a lot of fun!
I hadn’t heard of hemp underwear before reading this, but I shall definitely go and check out this fabulous brand!
Hugs
Suzy xx
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Thanks so much, Suzy! Jeff is such a team player with this little blog of mine! I couldn’t be more grateful for his sense of humor and willingness to play along. We did have so much fun shooting these photos! And yes, the hemp undies are pretty fabulous and so good for protecting the privates!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Thanks for sharing this awesome underwear brand. Love that you and your hubby are together in this shoot. You both look amazing! Also, thanks for the feature! It made me laugh becuase of my dislike for this outfit. Trying to change my perspecitve!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thanks so much, Kathrine! This was a super fun photoshoot, playing and giggling in our underwear! Haha. I laughed a little that your epic fail outfit was the most clicked post, too! But hey, if you don’t feel great in that outfit than it matters not what the rest of us think! They are both fabulous pieces that I am sure you will style in other ways that make you feel fabulous while wearing them! Have a wonderful week, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mica
Such a cute set on you – looks like activewear! 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope your week is off to a good start 🙂
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Thanks, Mica! I did do yoga wearing the underwear and sports bra and they were super comfortable for it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pamela Graham
Well my husband wears and loves his bamboo socks much to the amusement of our grandson who asked how he managed to get his shoes on! So I’m not surprised that such fabulous natural materials are now available for underwear. I can live without lace on practical panties so certainly a yes to this great new fabric.
Pamela x
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Pamela, thanks so much! I love my bamboo lounge set and comforter so much! It is so soft. The hemp is more of a cotton feel than the silkiness of the bamboo fabrics. These underwear are a cotton blend so that makes sense I guess. And I am with you on practical panties. I do not need all the frills and lace and other adornments. Comfort and healthy for my lady parts will be just perfect, thank you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
This brand sounds amazing!!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
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Thanks, Jennifer! I am really happy with them and the underwear and sports bra are really comfortable.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
It looks like you and your husband had a fun photoshoot! This sounds like a great brand! Love their mission and focus on sustainability.
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thanks so much, Jill! We did have a great time. Lots of laughs were had during this photoshoot! And yes, I am really digging this underwear brand!
xoxo
Shelbee
Midlife and Beyond
Thank you for sharing, Shelbee, loved this and it did bring a smile, especially the last shot! What a great sport Jeff is to get involved, great fun. I agree with all you wrote about natural products, especially, in our sensitive area’s! I haven’t heard of this brand but will definitely look out for them, sounds fab. Enjoy the rest of your week. xx
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Alison, thanks so much! We had such a great time doing these photos. Lots of laughs were had! I am truly blessed with this amazing husband of mine! And friends who indulge us and play photographer! These underwear really are great. They are super soft and lightweight and comfortable. I hope you have a fabulous week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Sounds like a great brand. Love the pieces you picked out. Thanks so much for hosting.
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Thanks so much, Claire! I am wearing my new hemp underwear set again today and it really is very comfortable!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
You guys are so brave for being pictured in your underwear. I know it’s no different than a swimsuit, but it always seems different…I don’t know why. ha ha. The underwear sounds great. Thanks for the fun post.
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Thanks so much, Amy! I always tell myself the same thing…my underwear probably cover more than my swimsuit does but there is something that feels different and ever so scandalous about underwear photos! This was super fun to do though. It definitely took some courage but having my husband half naked beside me certainly helped!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Matching underwear! Good review. I almost always wear silk or lace but I have no side effects from it. I’ll bet you had a lot of fun shooting for this post!😉
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Thanks, Nancy! This was super fun to do! I felt much more confident and secure to have Jeff half naked with me!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mitch
Oh yes, I enjoyed this pictotrial!
Mitch
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Ha. Thanks, Mitch! I really appreciate that!
xoxo
Shelbee
Niki
Thank you for your body confidence in these photos! I know that’s not really what it’s all about, but it definitely helped me! I’ve been 100lbs soaking wet my whole life, mind you with large upper you know whats, so I don’t know how I managed to stay so thin. With my illness, having my entire large intestine removed and the resulting swelling. Now that my body can absorb nutrients, I’ve gained 40lbs. I’ve been absolutely disgusted with myself, hiding from my husband, not looking in a mirror, etc. I went from a double 0 to a 6, and buying new clothes made me so angry with myself. My husband has tried to debunk my self-hating thoughts, but I’ve just felt he has to say those things. Seeing you glowing and having so much fun & being thin & beautiful without seeing every rib you have and not seeing your hip bones poke out an inch above your stomach, has made me happy. It may not change me completely overnight, but I may eat a meal every now and then now, lol. You have shown me you don’t have to be rail-thin to be beautiful!! Y’all look great! Thanks for sharing!
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Niki, I cannot thank you enough for sharing this comment! There is definitely an underlying mission to advocate for body confidence. I have struggled with body confidence my entire life and I am only just recently getting comfortable with myself and actually appreciating and loving my body for all the amazing things that it has done and will continue to do for me. Many years ago, when I was first divorced at the age of 26, I had gone from a healthy 150 pounds (I am just under 5’7″) to an unhealthy 118 pounds. I was skin and bones then but thought I was fat. Then I began taking a very large daily cocktail of psych meds for Bipolar and Depression and within 6 months, I had gone from 118 pounds to 228 pounds. Talk about a shock to my system! After a decade battling the weight from the medications, I decided to stop taking them and within 6 months dropped down to 172 pounds which is where I am now (after some minor fluctuations over the years). So in my head, as long as I stay way under that 228 mark, I feel freaking fabulous about myself. And in hindsight, I know that 118 is not healthy for me. I actually feel my most confident between 150-180 pounds. Once I was able to shift my perspective to a place of gratitude though, I don’t struggle much with loving my body. It truly is a miraculous beautiful thing whatever state it is currently in. Thank you again for sharing your vulnerability with me. We all need each other to uplift us every now and then!
xoxo
Shelbee
Christina Morley
This post gave me a chuckle. Yes, the right underwear is so important! I’m glad you’re giving shout-outs to deserving companies. I did see your comment on my blog but that default comment system is useless for giving replies. Thank you! Wishing you a great week!
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Thanks so much, Tina! We had such a good time with this photoshoot. It took us way out of our comfort zone, but we did it anyway! These underwear really are great! I hope your week is off to a great start, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
You two are naturals in front of the camera! I love that your husband is holding a drink. Ha! That is cool there is hemp underwear! I need to check them out!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Thanks so much, Carrie! Oh my goodness, we had such a great time! I think he needed the drink to relax a little. It is rather intimidating to take photos in your underwear! But our photographer was great with getting good flattering angles and making us comfortable…he knows what he’s doing, thankfully! I have had him behind the camera for a few photoshoots over the years. This blog is definitely a family and friend affair. Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
You guys are good sports and look like you are having fun! I had not heard of this kind of undies, hemp!
and boy your hair looks great and is getting so long.
Have a great day!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
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Thanks so much, Jess! We did have such a good time with this photoshoot! We had to make light of it or else I would never have the nerve to do it. I really do like these hemp underwear. I am wearing them again today and they are very comfortable and soft.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anita Ojeda
I’m a fan of cotton undies :). I’ve never tried hemp before, though. I’ll have to check out WAMA :). Kudos to you for posing in your undies! I don’t even have my photo taken in a swimsuit ;).
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Thanks so much, Anita! I have always opted for cotton underwear as well. These are a blend so they really do feel like cotton but a little lighter weight. You should take your photo in your swim suit or undies even if you don’t show anyone, it’s actually quite liberating!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
So very nice. Very nice undies. You both make great models. Thanks for hosting
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Thanks, Patrick! It was a lot of fun and Jeff is such a great sport about it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
I am just loving that last photo! You can really tell you both had so much fun with this shoot. I give you both a lot of credit as I don’t think I could ever take my photo in any type of underwear (even ones that look as comfy as yours!).
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Thanks so much, Joanne! I was so happy with how these photos turned out because you can see how much fun we have together. That is basically how we are all the time! It definitely took some courage to strip down to my undies and take photos and share them. But it is also very empowering and liberating to do it, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
ratnamurti
You two are so brave!! Loved this post but mostly love the way that you both look like there is so much love between you xxxxx
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Aw, thanks so much, Ratnamurti! Our home definitely does not lack in love!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
What a great brand and it looks so great on you both !
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Thanks so much, Tamar!
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
OK, you are ONE HOT MAMA, my friend. And getting to Jeff with drink in hand and lounging on the sofa, I am super impressed with you two! It looks like you had LOTS of fun posing for this post and you both look amazing in your undies!! Well done! I will be checking out these hemp panties as I feel natural fabrics really are best for undergarments.
I also always enjoy the posts you highlight and I adore both looks from Anne and Sheila! They are so inspiring.
xx Darlene
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Darlene, thank you so much! I have been feeling incredible lately and so has Jeff! We have both been making healthier lifestyle choices and have both reached our lowest weight in the course of our relationship. Isn’t it funny how in the beginning of a relationship, people tend to get all comfortable and gain weight. Then you get years down the road and you lose the weight together with the support of the other. It was still a little intimidating to share photos in our underwear though! Haha. But we had a great time doing and I am glad that we did. I am happy you enjoyed the post and my featured favorites!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Shelbee, oh you cheeky thing! This is a fantastic post and a wonderful endorsement for your sponsor. The underwear looks comfortable and cute (both yours and his). I can just imagine the hijinks that went on during this photoshoot.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
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Haha, thanks so much, Rena! I really do like these underwear! I have been wearing, washing, and wearing again! We had such a fun time with this photoshoot. Jeff is such a great sport about all things blogging! I literally feel like the luckiest girl in the world on a daily basis.
xoxo
Shelbee
Sheila (of Ephemera)
I love these pics of you and Jeff, Shelbee! I can tell you have a loving and happy relationship, just by how you look together. I’m also cheering for your body confidence – you look incredible, girlfriend! I love bamboo and hemp clothing – I buy my undies locally, made local, so I’m a fan of all-natural in my lady-parts. Let’s keep those vags happy, shall we?
And then my shock: oh hey, it’s me! Thanks so much for featuring me in your wrap-up! And thank you – as always – for the link-party!
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Thanks so much, Sheila! Jeff and I really do have the most wonderful relationship. We make each other laugh every single day and that is so important to me and so good for the soul! I have always told him, “Make me laugh and keep me forever!” which is usually followed by “Forever is a really long time.” Haha (Actually, the quote on the back of our wedding album says that…forever is a really long time!) I have been feeling great these days which I think is reflecting outward in my photos! I love that you buy locally made all natural fabric undies. How great is that?!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
I’ve never heard of hemp underwear! I’ll have to check out this brand!
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Thanks, Laura! I really like them. They are super lightweight and comfortable and naturally anti-bacterial…perfect qualities for underwear!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
You and your hubs are so cute in your matching undies—he’s such a good sport (is that a glass of scotch in his hand?!). I have a bunch of hemp tees from a brand called Jungmaven and they’re my favorite because they’re so soft and don’t get all pilly like cotton does. Hemp is such a durable (and sustainable) fiber, we should be using more of it!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! My husband is such a great sport with blogging things! He got a kick out of doing this photoshoot with me. I think he is drinking rum in that glass actually. Although it could be scotch. I have no idea what he drinks anymore! Haha. Now that he’s retired and can smoke weed with me, he drinks much less and switches his drink choices more frequently. He used to only drink rum and Coke. Now I never know what’s in his glass! But I do now what’s in his underwear! Hahahahahahaha
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
Love those pictures – you both look so happy and confident. And I’m not surprised why- you both look smokin hot!! You look fab Shelbee, very fit !
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Aw, Gail, thanks so much, my friend! You know how intimidating underwear photoshoots can be! It was a lot of fun though and I was glad to not do it alone. Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Renee Sparks
Thanks so much for the feature, friend.
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You are welcome, Lauren! Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lucy Bertoldi
What an amazing brand! And you guys are so cute!
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Thanks so much, Lucy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pam
This is so cute and fun, Shelbee! The photos are adorable, and your husband looks as fun as you!
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Aw, thanks so much, Pam! We had such a fun time with this photoshoot! And yes, my husband is definitely fun. He makes me laugh so hard on a daily basis and it is the best thing ever!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
So cool to be introduced to another eco-friendly company. And the undies look great on both of you! Nice to see Jeff dipping his toe into the fashionista gig too.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks, Michelle! Yeah, I am really into all the eco friendly brands that are out there trying to make a positive difference in the world. And the undies really are very breathable and comfortable! I am having fun watching Jeff blossom into a damn super model over here! Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee